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Kittens and cats in Connecticut

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These adorable cats are available for adoption in Connecticut. To learn more about each adoptable cat, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.
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Sissy

Siamese

Female, 2 yrs
Bethel, CT
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This gorgeous kitty is Sissy. She is a two-year-old shorthaired Siamese mix and weighs 9 lb. She has a soft shorthaired coat and beautiful blue eyes. Sissy is very sweet and affectionate. She loves pets and attention and to be with her people. Sissy is fine with other cats. She will make someone a great companion. Sissy is vaccinated, microchipped and healthy. She will be spayed before adoption. Her adoption fee is $150. If you would like to meet/adopt Sissy, please complete our online application at https://daws.org/daws-forms. You are welcome to stop by our shelter Wednesday-Sunday between 12 and 6 PM and meet Sissy. The DAWS shelter address is 147 Grassy Plain St. Email daws@daws.org with questions or for more assistance. Sissy can't wait to meet you!
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Sandy

American Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs
Bethel, CT
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This pretty kitty is Sandy. She is a two-year-old shorthaired calico and weighs 8 lb. Sandy has gorgeous markings and a personality to match! She is very sweet and affectionate. She enjoys pets and attention and to be with her people. Sandy is fine with other cats. She will make someone a great companion. Sandy is vaccinated, microchipped, spayed and healthy. Her adoption fee is $150. If you would like to meet/adopt Sandy, please complete our online application at https://daws.org/daws-forms. You are welcome to stop by our shelter Wednesday-Sunday between 12 and 6 PM and meet Sandy. The DAWS shelter address is 147 Grassy Plain St. Email daws@daws.org with questions or for more assistance.
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Moo

American Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Bethel, CT
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This handsome boy is Moo. He is 18-months-old and weighs 6.6 lb. HE has a soft white and brown tabby coat, a pink nose and big, expressive eyes. Moo is very sweet and affectionate. He enjoys pets and attention. Moo is fine with other cats. Moo is vaccinated, microchipped, neutered and healthy. His adoption fee is $150. If you would like to meet/adopt Moo, please complete our online application at https://daws.org/daws-forms. You are welcome to stop by our shelter Wednesday-Sunday between 12 and 6 PM and meet Moo. The DAWS shelter address is 147 Grassy Plain St. Email daws@daws.org with questions or for more assistance. Moo can't wait to meet you!
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Pop Tart

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Windsor, CT
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Good with kids, Good with cats, House-trained,
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Pop Tart came to us when he was just a few weeks old and was bottle fed by one of our fosters. Now he is one of the "big" guys and loves to play with his foster siblings. Pop Tart is an absolute loveThis cat is waiting for it's Forever Home! Email adoptions@ctcatconnection.org with a question or better yet, complete an application for quickest consideration. (Application: https://www.ctcatconnection.org/adoption-application/). Please consider fostering a cat or dog by applying on our website.A cat's behavior in the shelter is usually not what it will be like in your home; if the cat is nervous, anxious, or agitated, please know that a shelter is a very stressful place for a cat.Kitten Policy: It is important to understand that the socialization of kittens with other animals as playmates is important for their development. Therefore, CT Cat Connection has a policy that kittens ​and teenagers up to 12 months of age are adopted in pairs unless there is another animal in the household as a playmate and companion.Due to demand, we cannot place cats or kittens on hold. Your visit to the shelter is to meet any cat or kitten available for adoption at the time of visit.If you or anyone you know is interested in helping the shelter, we are always looking for foster families of our cats and dogs, as well as in-person volunteers, to assist with animal care. Fill out an application, which can be found at https://www.ctcatconnection.org/get-involved/
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Mr. Murphy

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs
Windsor, CT
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Good with cats, House-trained,
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This cat is waiting for it's Forever Home! Email adoptions@ctcatconnection.org with a question or better yet, complete an application for quickest consideration. (Application: https://www.ctcatconnection.org/adoption-application/). Please consider fostering a cat or dog by applying on our website.A cat's behavior in the shelter is usually not what it will be like in your home; if the cat is nervous, anxious, or agitated, please know that a shelter is a very stressful place for a cat.Kitten Policy: It is important to understand that the socialization of kittens with other animals as playmates is important for their development. Therefore, CT Cat Connection has a policy that kittens ​and teenagers up to 12 months of age are adopted in pairs unless there is another animal in the household as a playmate and companion.Due to demand, we cannot place cats or kittens on hold. Your visit to the shelter is to meet any cat or kitten available for adoption at the time of visit.If you or anyone you know is interested in helping the shelter, we are always looking for foster families of our cats and dogs, as well as in-person volunteers, to assist with animal care. Fill out an application, which can be found at https://www.ctcatconnection.org/get-involved/
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Gemini Greenwell

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr
Windsor, CT
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Good with cats, House-trained,
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This cat is waiting for it's Forever Home! Email adoptions@ctcatconnection.org with a question or better yet, complete an application for quickest consideration. (Application: https://www.ctcatconnection.org/adoption-application/). Please consider fostering a cat or dog by applying on our website.A cat's behavior in the shelter is usually not what it will be like in your home; if the cat is nervous, anxious, or agitated, please know that a shelter is a very stressful place for a cat.Kitten Policy: It is important to understand that the socialization of kittens with other animals as playmates is important for their development. Therefore, CT Cat Connection has a policy that kittens ​and teenagers up to 12 months of age are adopted in pairs unless there is another animal in the household as a playmate and companion.Due to demand, we cannot place cats or kittens on hold. Your visit to the shelter is to meet any cat or kitten available for adoption at the time of visit.If you or anyone you know is interested in helping the shelter, we are always looking for foster families of our cats and dogs, as well as in-person volunteers, to assist with animal care. Fill out an application, which can be found at https://www.ctcatconnection.org/get-involved/

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Shelters & rescues in Connecticut

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for cats in Connecticut. Browse these rescues and shelters below.

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Rescue Riders Cooperative CT

Hartford, CT 06103

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Hooves and Hounds Rescue and Rehab Sanctuary HCT

Hartford, CT 06103

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Gold Star Rescue-Connecticut Transport Stop

5868 Westheimer Rd., #367, Hartford, CT 06103

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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Adopt A Stray - CT transport

Hartford, CT 06112

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Save Some Souls - New England

Hartford, CT 06123

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No Animal Left Behind

East Harford, CT 06108

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Dirt Road Rescues - CT

East Hartford, CT 06108

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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